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How to get fromDurham to Elginby train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    6h 43m
    £121–262

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    10h 1m
    £49–90

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 598
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus bus 10 / ...
    9h 13m
    £75–141

  4. Drive 280.7 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Elgincar car 280.7 mi
    5h 45m
    £69–99

  5. Fly Newcastle to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane NCL - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    7h 15m
    £117–230

  6. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    7h 19m
    £112–275

  7. Fly Newcastle to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane NCL - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    8h 30m
    £85–257

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    7h 11m
    £129–313

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 25m
    £151–326

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    7h 46m
    £186–357

Durham to Elgin by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a train from Durham to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Elgin West Road via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 1m.

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